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into an abuse-shouting mob bashing anyone protesting - in sharp contrast to the usual tolerant demeanour.

Tens of thousands of red-clad relay supporters mixed with a small number of rival human rights protesters dressed in orange – turned out on the streets. It is no dispute that everyone presented cared for the nation finally fulfilling its long held desire to host the Olympic. However, when the event was seemingly carried out smoothly, confrontations appeared between the relay supporters and the protestors. The police had to drag away the protesters in order to calm down the atmosphere. The police’s treatment was criticized by many activists.

Two different Patriotic Emotions to China – Olympic Relay in Hong Kong The Olympic torch relay resumed on Chinese soil after its global journey across five continents, Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang said, ‘it is great and solemn

honour for Hong kong, Asia’s world city, to be the fist city in China to welcome back the Olympic flame. The Olympic torch relay started in Hong Kong on 5th May, 2008. Hundred of thousand of people have already waited at both sides of Nathan Road in Tism Sha Tsui before the relay started, despite of it was raining.

Many groups of mainlanders travel to Hong Kong to support Beijing Olympic. Hong Kong government encouraged the citizens to turn out wearing in red in order to show their patriotism which is said to be lack in Hong Kong. Some organizations gave out Chinese flags and stickers freely during the day to make the event more exciting. There was a sea of red when the camera looked upon the crowds.

When torchbearers run through, the crowds waved flags and banners with the words ‘Beijing 2008’ and wore red stickers with four Chinese characters that said ‘Go China!’ The crowds showed a strong patriotic emotion. One second, the flag-waving patriots were cheering passing torch-bearers, the next instant they turned

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Overseas protests in Beijing Olympic torch relay arouses the collective concern of China’s worse human right status. Being the first city in China to have Olympic torch relay, Hong Kong g o v e r n m e n t put its great effort to avoid any threatening p r o t e s t i n g a c t i v i t i e s to happen. S e v e r a l p r o t e s t s organized by political parties and some i n d i v i d u a l s were overwhelmed by tens of thousands of noisy torch supporters – both Hong Kongers and mainlanders – who turned out in red to support Beijing Olympic games.

The protester requested China to respect human right and release Wu Kai, a writer in China who has been poisoned due to his articles. Some protesters were reported to be hit by the crowds. Christina Chan, a student of the University of Hong Kong wrapped a Tibetan flag around her, dreesed in rgange and chanted –pro-Tibet slogans to protest against China’s recent crackdown in the region following deadly riots was dragged away into police van. Prior to flame’s arrival, the autheorities had deported at least seven activists they believed could be troublemakers, including Leung Kok Hung, nicknamed Long Hair. This drew criticism that Hong King had tarnished its famed status as a free city.

The Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong has been criticized as a political decision as most of the non-athletic torch bearers were from the pro-China political clan. In the street, the Beijing supporters also out-numbered the protesters for human rights. However, in the virtual torch relay organized by local bloggers, the viewpoints are much more diverse.

Some people argue that the demonstration is another kind of patriotic emotion to China.

Protesters in orange Dragged away by the Police, outwighted by Cheer

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Popular stars and athletes such as Andy Lau, Kelly Chen and Hong Kong’s only Olympic gold medalist Lee Lai Shan were picked to start the relay – a move many saw as a tactic to ease potential unrest as many people were unhappy when the rumor of Chief Executive, Donald Tsang will run the first spread. In contrast, many pro-Beijing politicians and businessmen, who were more likely to attract protesters, ran in areas that were less accessible or closed off entirely to the public, such as the Tsing ma Bridge.

Torch relay was planed to have 200 torchbearers, but one of them was absent due to the flight delay, making it into totally 119 involved. They proceeded without a hitch on foot, dragon boat, horseback and yacht. Windsurfer Lee was first to carry the torch, while Asiad champion, cyclist Wong Kam Po, rounded it off at the Gold Bauhinia statue in Wan Chai, which overlooks the famous Victoria Harbour. At midday, the flame had also passed through the Shatin racecourse, where the Olympic equestrian events will be staged in August. The torch moves to nighbouring Macau today before heading to Sanya, hainan province.

The torch was carried on foot, on horseback, by golf cart, ferry and, for the first time in history, on a dragon boat. That was also when it went out briefly - a hiccup on the Sha Tin leg promptly corrected by the ever-present mainland torch attendants. While the blue-clad security officers saw no action from protesters, Beijing’s invisible hand was present throughout the relay - as attendants repeatedly reminded runners of the correct torch-handling positions.

Although it was difficult to tell whether the cheers were from fans of celebrity torch-bearers such as singers Andy Lau Tak-wah and Kelly Chen Wai-lam or from Olympics supporters, there was no mistake that spectators became hysterical wherever the torch went.

Torchbearer Mr Sy Ethan Timothy for leg no.41 of the Torch Relay in Hong Kong cannot join the relay today (May 2) because of flight delay. The torchbearer for leg no.40, Ms Cheng Yuk-han, will

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take up Mr Sy’s leg in addition to her own.

Anna, an student from the university of Hong Kong arrived in Tsim Sha Tsui early the morning to watch the Beijing Olympic torch relay. She feeled excited that she has the

chance. She thinks this is the day of China ang Hong Kong. She thinked the governemnt did not show the route clear and told the citizen where will be blocked. She suggests the gov. to inprove the arrangement and hope to allow greater room of expresion.

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